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US 97 work begins Aug. 17

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Single-lane closures and shoulder closures will begin on US 97 near the junction with US 2 at the Don Senn Memorial Interchange in Peshastin on Monday, Aug. 17. The closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 31, per WSDOT.

Charters Communications will perform maintenance on fiber infrastructure between milepost 182 and milepost 184, a mile south of the junction. Drivers should expect delays during the work hours. The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance along the highway.

WSDOT's construction schedule shows the work will continue through the end of August, with no further updates provided in the public record. Drivers are advised to plan for delays during the specified hours.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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Single-lane closures and shoulder closures will begin on US 97 near the junction with US 2 at the Don Senn Memorial Interchange in Peshastin on Monday, Aug. 17“097: Travelers on US 97 near the junction with US 2 at the Don Senn Memorial Interchange in Peshastin will encounter single-lane closures and shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays starting on Aug. 17 until Aug. 31. Crews associated with Charter Communications will perform maintenance on its fiber infrastructure from milepost 182 to milepost 184, which is a mile south of the junction.”
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The closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Aug. 31“097: Travelers on US 97 near the junction with US 2 at the Don Senn Memorial Interchange in Peshastin will encounter single-lane closures and shoulder closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays starting on Aug. 17 until Aug. 31. Crews associated with Charter Communications will perform maintenance on its fiber infrastructure from milepost 182 to milepost 184, which is a mile south of the junction.”
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The closures will occur per WSDOT“WSDOT statewide highway construction and road closure updates — 8/15/2026:”
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Charters Communications will perform maintenance on fiber infrastructure between milepost 182 and milepost 184“Crews associated with Charter Communications will perform maintenance on its fiber infrastructure from milepost 182 to milepost 184, which is a mile south of the junction.”
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The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance along the highwayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Drivers should expect delays during the work hours“Travelers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes.”
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WSDOT's construction schedule shows the work will continue through the end of AugustNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Drivers are advised to plan for delays during the specified hours“Travelers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes during the work.”